Caroline County
Coverage of Caroline County in the Nexus archive.
- Mattaponi Tribe appeals state approval of Caroline's $200M water intake facility along Rappahannock River
The Mattaponi Indian Tribe is challenging state approval of a proposed $200 million water intake facility on a local farmer's land along the Rappahannock River in Caroline County. The project's location and state approval are central to the tribe's legal appeal.
- Richmond man arrested for felony fraud in Caroline while boarding flight at RIC
A 45-year-old man was arrested for felony fraud in Caroline County while boarding a flight at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The incident occurred in Virginia as he attempted to board a departing flight.
- Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
Four suspects are charged in two linked murders in Virginia after DNA analysis identified Helen Marie Pullen Banks, whose remains were found in March. The same suspects are accused of killing 18-year-old Jayden McComber, with investigators connecting the cases through DNA and ballistic evidence.
- 78-year-old Caroline man killed in Spotsylvania plane crash
A 78-year-old man from Caroline County died in a plane crash in Spotsylvania County on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Spotsylvania, resulting in the man's death.
- Woman identified, believed to be connected to Jayden McComber murder
A 56-year-old woman, Helen Marie Pullen Banks, found dead in Caroline County is believed to be connected to the murder of 18-year-old Jayden McComber, with suspects now facing eight new charges.
- Caroline authorities warn of skimming device found on gas station ATM near I-95
A skimming device was discovered on an ATM at a Caroline County gas station near Interstate 95, prompting local authorities to issue a public warning about the scam.
- 3 people arrested in organized scam of elderly Caroline couple, deputies say
Three people were arrested in connection with an organized scam targeting an elderly couple in Caroline County, as reported by authorities.
- Four Va. counties will pump almost 20 million gallons of water a day to Amazon. Cause for concern?
Four Virginia counties—Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Stafford—have allocated at least 19.6 million gallons of water daily to Amazon for data center cooling, according to public records and FOIA requests. Amazon claims its water use is minimal compared to other national uses and aims to be 'water positive,' but critics highlight potential local strain on water resources.
- How Virginia Democrats are coping with their redistricting defeat and more headlines
Virginia Democrats are addressing their redistricting defeat, while local sheriffs in Hanover and Louisa resist the state's new assault weapons ban. Additional headlines include 13 rural hospitals at risk of closing, three Fairfax County Public Schools employees charged, and Caroline County imposing stricter water restrictions due to drought.